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stock2k
16-03-2006, 04:10 PM
I know this is such a noob question.
what is the width of the stock rims.i know that they're 16 inch but i don't know the width for front or rear. when buyin a set of rims, do i need to get two pairs?

Zdster
16-03-2006, 04:17 PM
If you are purchasing new wheels, then yes you need four new ones. Or are you referring to tyres?


For stock rim size, check your owners manual. They are probably something like 6-7" wide.

.::F[L]Y::.
16-03-2006, 04:27 PM
fronts are 16x6.5" and rears are 16x7.5"

Ahmad
27-03-2006, 07:08 PM
so if he is buying new wheels, for example 18s he would have to get 18x6.5" for the front and 18x7.5" for the rear? could he go 18x7" for the front and 18x8" for the rear... could they be the same width or does the rear always have to be 1" bigger... sorry i dont know anything about wheels...

BRU51N
27-03-2006, 07:16 PM
dont think its possible to get 18x6.5

u can go 8" wides front and rear if u want..
im currently running 19x8 fronts and 19x8's on the rears. with 235/35 tyres with 40 offset, lowered about 3"... scrubs a tad.. but only because its too low cause it scrubs the top section of the plastic splash guards.

AusS2000
28-03-2006, 06:19 PM
If you want to maintain the manufacturer's handling characteristics the wheels should be staggered (wider at rear) but hell, if you're slammed 3" on 19s with incorrect offsets it doesn't matter how wide the tyres are the insurance comapny will just laugh if you try to make a claim.

.::F[L]Y::.
28-03-2006, 06:39 PM
im in no position to comment...but i dont see the point of buying a sports car and weighing it down with huge rims which weigh a tonne! i had 18" Tempe style on the car when i first pruchased it and after i slapped on the lightweight RAYS you could feel the difference....

just my 2c

AusS2000
28-03-2006, 06:53 PM
I don't think you should let a cars positive characteristics limit your freedom of rice-pression.

Ahmad
29-03-2006, 10:24 AM
if i was to get a s2000 i would get some nice looking 18s and if i did go to the track i would put the stock wheels back on, that would work wouldn't... i am not a fan of lowering. s2000's are low enough already.

AusS2000
29-03-2006, 01:21 PM
That's exactly what I do. I have Work S2Rs for the road and stock wheels with R spec tyres for the track. I am lowered a bit with H&R springs but that's because I am intouch with my inner ricer.

kongfu
29-03-2006, 06:55 PM
For s2k, rear wheel offset is larger than front one.I think 16*6.5 front, 16*7.5 is factory offset.

hondaboy
29-03-2006, 08:12 PM
Gents lets all hold hands and stand tall: Team jap wheels

AusS2000
29-03-2006, 09:47 PM
For s2k, rear wheel offset is larger than front one.I think 16*6.5 front, 16*7.5 is factory offset.

The numbers you've quoted are the diameter and width. The 'offset' is a different thing altogether.